Napoleon imposed the Continental System, aimed to cripple the British economy by blocking British goods from entering the European continent thereby weakening their financial base.
Invasion Plans:
Napoleon planned and prepared for an invasion of Britain via the English Channel. He amassed troops and built a substantial fleet, but his attempts were thwarted by Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Economic Pressure:
Napoleon used economic pressure to harm British trade by placing high tariffs and restrictions on British goods in Europe.
Naval Blockades:
Napoleon attempted to blockade British ports and disrupt their maritime trade routes to undermine the British economy and naval power.
Political Alliances:
Napoleon formed alliances with several European countries to isolate and weaken Britain, thereby reducing their influence in Europe.
Propaganda and Pressures:
Napoleon used propaganda to discredit the British government and weaken public support for their war efforts against him.